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Trigger finger is a common condition of the tendons in the hand, and is characterized by painful snapping when moving the finger. Ultrasound allows for an accurate evaluation of trigger finger and should be considered
Read MoreIn a new study by Yavari et al. (2023), patients treated using a classical open release took longer to recovery and had more pain than patients that underwent an ultrasound-guided trigger finger release.
Read MoreTrigger finger is believed to be due to the catching and sudden releasing of the flexor tendon by the first annular (A1) pulley. A practical postoperative rehabilitation protocol after an ultrasound-guided percutaneous
Read MoreTrigger finger is due to thickening of the A1 pulley, and is one of the most frequently encountered hand problems. In cases failing to respond to conservative treatment, successful results are obtained with surgical
Read MoreThis cadaveric study demonstrated that the percutaneous release of trigger digits can be effective in releasing the A1 pulley and is comparable to the release achieve by a traditional open release, but with several
Read MoreSurgery for trigger finger involves surgically dividing the A1 pulley, and this can be performed with an open or percutaneous approach. Only a few publications have discussed a limited-open trigger finger release, and
Read MoreTrigger finger is a common condition, and management of trigger finger has 3 main options: nonoperative care, open release or percutaneous release. This study reported a 97% success rate without significant
Read MoreCONCLUSION: Colberg et al. reports 50 cases of trigger finger treated with percutaneous A1 pulley release with a specialized needle and found this approach to be an effective, safe, and convenient procedure for the
Read MoreExtracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) has been gaining interest as an alternative to surgery for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. The available clinical studies show that shock wave can be an effective
Read MoreTrigger finger is caused by repeated movements. When an individual suffers from trigger finger, one of the first treatments discussed is splinting. A trigger finger splint has been found to be effective when rest and
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